I Hate Ironman Training In This...

[@TheRegularRunner]

Just waiting for those sweet AG1 ads to come along pay for all these house fixes 😉 I don't mind the temps sitting below 10c but I've just watched this video at 6:55am while I have a coffee on a Saturday morning where its -6c out and trying to build up the motivation to get my a$$ to parkrun to de-ice paths because we are the only parkrun in a 50 mile radius that currently isnt cancelled and we are expecting possible record attendance. The struggle is real mate. Good to hear you are getting the consistency in. Mine was fine up to 2 weeks ago when i tapered for my 5k pb attempt, but then we postponed due to ice and the maintenance work has been virtually minimal since. Planning another go at getting the 5k done next week, so hopefully be back on the wagon soon.

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

🤣🤣 We are sitting here seeing if our local one is on. It's not cancelled yet 🙈 Although I won't be running as I'm saving my legs for cross country this afternoon. Hopefully that's goes ahead 🤞 Good luck with the 5K attempt 💪

[@dogburn]

My training has taken a pause because vasectomies were on sale. Can't keep having kids if I want to train for a full IM.

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

It's an extreme way to get out of training 🤣🤣 But i do think you need stopping 😜🤣

[@mrsumanhossen2.0]

Ironman training is already tough, but adding challenging conditions takes it to another level! 💪🔥 Respect for pushing through and sharing the real struggles-it’s inspiring to see the grit behind the glory.

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

🤣🤣 yeh I like to keep it real. It's not all super easy. I wish it was though 🙈 Always got to be honest. Thanks for watching me moan 👊

[@mrsumanhossen2.0]

@@SwimBikeRunStu 😊😊👌👌😁😁

[@benevamalc]

Obviously had to overcome the hamstring pull and the 7 week cold, but then the crap weather added to the challenge! I've been finding it tough, like you, but had a (finally!!) productive week according to my Garmin! The social side of our club has made a big difference this week: Swimming on Wednesday (planning on doing this every Wednesday) Restarting the Zwift membership (after dabbling with TrainingPeaks Virtual and MyWhoosh) and joining the Thursday group session (although regretted joining when FTP intervals were the focus!!) Parkrun volunteering and the Wetherspoons breakfast...then cross country! Today - Zwift tour ride with Alex this morning (and then a solo run in the daylight...with no rain!). Rest day tomorrow...

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Crikey dude. Sounds like your back on it. Top job for getting after it 💪

[@markg99]

This cold weather has really helped to take the complaining up a level 😅 I don't mind it being cold but the icy paths are a pain when there's frozen snow on there.

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

I can ramp the moaning up so much more. I've got a talent for it 🤣🤣 Yeh the slippy paths are lethal, definitely hard to get traction. Let's hope it gets milder soon to get some better sessions in 👌

[@TheCoeliacCyclist]

I’m with you and struggle to train in the cold. Not too bad once I get going and been using the MTB doing off-road to keep my fitness up. Loved the steam coming off your head. Perhaps a go fund me for the boiler.

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

🤣🤣 I never thought about the go fund me thing 🤣🤣 I tend to do more running in the winter to keep the fitness there and il ramp up the cycling when the weather improves. My cross season hasn't gone to plan this year really 🙈

[@TriathlonDan]

Good work Stu!

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Cheers dude. We keep up the grind, I've just got to start improving my videos and make them more interesting. Wanna try and grow the channel this year 👌

[@lets_go_run]

I've slipped more than run so far 😅... well done mate keep it up. Winter miles and all that

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Now thats a lie. You never stop running. You are like forest bump 🤣🤣

[@missingmimic]

Been colder than all get out here too, I don't like training in it either but I do find once I get out then I'm ok . 👌

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Yeh I bet you get some proper cold weather 🥶 It's getting out the door that's the hardest bit. But I love that feeling when you get home and you've got the session done 👌

[@GazRadCycling]

With ya mate, this week was wk1 TT bike training for me but garage was as low as -5. Today binning it off in favour of outdoor gravel. It’ll pick up in a few weeks 👍

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Yeh I seem to have been out on the gravel bike more than ever. Its always good fun but I do love road riding. Let's hope we can get back to smashing it with some improved weather 💪

[@davegoddin]

I don't mind training in the cold, but the ice and snow is lethal! Had to do the last few runs at the gym because it wasn't safe out, fingers crossed for a thaw today or it's 23km indoors on the treadmill tomorrow...

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Oh no, I couldn't survive a 23km treadmill run 🙈 I don't think I have the mental capacity for that. So I'm hoping the weather improves for you 👌 But it is better to be safe that sorry with the ice and snow 👊

[@Swimbikerun_in_lashes]

Your story sounds familiar 🤪 Needing a new furnace and gross weather! Keeping it real!

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Oh no sorry to hear that. It sucks having to spend money on essential things 🙈 I like to waste my money on nice things 🤣🤣

[@Run_Like_a_T-Rex]

Good going, Stu. Bloody grim this time of year as you have to dress for the second mile makes the first mile hideous!

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Yeh we keep going. Hopefully it's starts to get milder now 🙈 But I'm also not a fan of the dark so it just makes me not want to go out.

[@Run_Like_a_T-Rex]

@ we live in hope! Month or so away from light runs after work

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

@@Run_Like_a_T-Rex yep looking forward to that. 3 minutes of extra light a day. Not that I'm keeping watch 🤣🤣

[@Run_Like_a_T-Rex]

@ ahh is that what it is? Sounds like someones Tinder bio 🤣

[@IronDan2121]

But it has to be done matey. Keep at it 👍

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Yeh we keep plodding on don't we. How are you doing?

[@sirsilentsandler]

Sorry to hear about your boiler. I hate the cold. Mine has been frozen since Friday. No hot water, house utterly freezing. 😢 Not inspiring at all. Plenty more warmer days to come. Roll on spring.

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Oh no that sucks. I hope you get that sorted. It's just horrible. I feel your pain. We are having a new boiler fitted this week. So there goes my new bike fund 🙈🤣🤣

[@gregdufeu]

No hot water in minus 6 weather 😫 hope it’s all sorted now!! 🥶

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Yep it's really not pleasant at the minute. Hopefully by next weekend we will be sorted. Makes the training easier when you know you can come back to a hot shower 👌

[@sagsdothedu]

I’m with you Stu; hate the cold and this cold snap is Baltic. 🥶. IM training is not exactly dynamic is it🧐

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Yep it's just horrible. I've been finishing zone 2 sessions and just shivering 🙈 Bring on shorts and t shirt weather 💪

[@nicksrunningandadventureschann]

I don’t enjoy running in this weather at all , like you i prefer the warm weather. But doubled up on socks full winter running kit on. , hope the boiler gets sorted bud

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Yeh I'm a warm weather runner. I'm a sweater so can deal with the heat quite well 👌 I'm still wearing shorts to run in this weather. Having a new boiler fitted this week. Blooming not cheap 🙈

[@nicksrunningandadventureschann]

@@SwimBikeRunStu winter miles =summer smiles , hope boiler isn’t too expensive but we all know they are . Dose your house insurance not cover it or some of it

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

@nicksrunningandadventureschann I'm going to be honest. I haven't even considered looking into the house insurance 🙈 I better go check it out.

[@PartTimeTriathlete]

Long run yesterday at -3 was not ideal but made it through without slipping over 😂

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Fair play to you dude for getting it done. What you training for?

[@PartTimeTriathlete]

@ signed up for Ironman Portugal but got Thames Path Marathon first in 8 weeks 👌

[@BeckysHealthJourney]

I don't like training in the cold or when it is super hot! It really impacts my mental game.

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

It's a small window of optimum training for you then 🙈 I like it hot, always do better with the sun on me 💪

[@ptrigg10]

How is my training going you ask ? I could possibly think of 10 reasons why it's not progressing Where I edit my videos for KZbin is in the training shed (fit pit) which also got flooded and is currently -3°C Zwift/MyWhoosh/TPV is in the same spot, hip impingement playing up, kidney stones, cal tear

[@SwimBikeRunStu]

Oh my days. 🙈 it doesn't sound like it's going well but I'm sure you will come out the side and get to smashing it. I'm sure it will improve 💪👊